According to Piaget's cognitive-stage theory, which of the following is true of hypothetical-deductive reasoning?
A. It is a hypothesis that states that there is a carryover of cognitive gains from work to leisure.
B. It is the ability to develop, consider, and systematically test hypotheses.
C. It is a coherent conception of the self that includes goals, values, and beliefs to which an adolescent is solidly committed.
D. It is characterized by the absence of commitment and lack of serious consideration of alternatives.
Answer: B
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A) reaching the next stage in development. B) the ability to acquire multiple intelligences. C) dependent on persons' sociocultural contexts. D) the ability to process information with increased speed and sophistication.
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A) more socially skilled. B) more antagonistic. C) less antagonistic. D) more likely to be identified as controversial.